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Norma Bruni Obituary

BRUNI, NORMA A., 68, of Viola Avenue, Riverside, passed away Friday February 8, 2008 in Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank D. and Anna J. (Venditelli) Ricci.

Norma was a communicant of St. Martha's Church and a member of the St. Martha's Rosary and Altar Society. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She leaves two daughters, Joanne E. Hyman and her husband Wayne of Riverside, Teresa M. Bruni also of Riverside; ine son Frank A. Bruni and his wife Jennifer of Sarasota, Florida; a sister Ann C. Perry of East Providence; one brother Frank A. Ricci of Sarasota, Florida and five grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 AM from the PERRY/MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Martha's Church, Pawtucket Avenue. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Monday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Norma's memory to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 would be appreciated.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 10, 2008.

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J. Anderson

February 12, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Norma was a bus monitor on my daughters bus for 2 years - she would always have a kind compliment. We were both very sadden to hear of her passing.

betsy dumas

February 11, 2008

Dear ann & norma ,s Family

on behalf of my husband an i we want to say how sorry we are for your lose ,norma was a good friend
a lot of fun she will be missed by all
may god watch over you all .
Betsy Mike Dumas

The Stockler Family

February 11, 2008

Mrs. Perry and Karen,

We are so sorry for your loss. Norma was always sweet and loving. She was exceptional kind to Abigail. She always gave her extra prizes at the feast every year. We know this has been a difficult year for you and your family. Our prayer is that the Lord will work in your lives to comfort you. He rejoices with us and mourns with us. With Christ's love,

M & M's DeAngelis

February 10, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We will all miss her warm smile as she greeted us at church always commenting on how beautiful our children are and the love she shared when watching out for everyone.

Kathy Ricci-Sullivan

February 10, 2008

Dear Ann & Frank, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, I have such fond memories visiting your parents house with my parents (Basil & Angie) Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers along with Norma's children. Sorry I won't be able to attend because I am in Florida for a couple of months. Love, Your cousin Kathy

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